جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Forest Biometrics
• Forest Growth Modelling
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Eddie Bevilacqua is a Professor and Undergraduate Coordinator in the Department of Sustainable Resources Management at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF). He specializes in forest biometrics, geospatial technologies, and applied statistics, with a focus on forest growth modeling and tree-ring analysis. His research integrates remote sensing, GIS, and UAS technologies to address challenges in forest resource management, biomass estimation, and climate change impacts. He currently advises three graduate students researching topics ranging from forest inventory using UAVs to biodiversity conservation. Bevilacqua's work emphasizes practical applications of geospatial data in forest ecosystems, including LiDAR-based biomass mapping, land cover classification algorithms, and post-disturbance forest recovery analysis. His lab focuses on advancing methodologies for sustainable forest management through innovative data collection and analytical techniques. He has collaborated on projects involving watershed management, timberland ownership dynamics, and conservation planning in mountain ecosystems. Key Research Themes: Forest dynamics modeling, remote sensing applications, climate adaptation strategies Notable Projects: Spatiotemporal biomass mapping, beaver impact assessment via drones, sugar maple post-ice storm recovery Teaching: Leads undergraduate curriculum development in forestry with technology integration His research has been published in over 50 peer-reviewed articles spanning forest ecology, silviculture, and environmental policy. Bevilacqua's work bridges theoretical research with applied solutions for sustainable resource management.

• Borders and Boundaries in Conflict Areas
• Israeli Cinema
• Orientalism in Cinema
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Shira Pinczuk is a faculty member at the University of Winchester , serving as Head of the Journalism Department within the Faculty of Education and the Arts . She is also a freelance journalist and award-winning filmmaker with expertise in realistic documentary production in conflict zones. Concurrently, she is an AVPHD student at Goldsmiths, University of London , researching filmmaking theory in border contexts. Research Interests focus on: Borders as physical, psychological, and political entities Israeli cinema and its relationship to the Zionist-Arab conflict Orientalism in media representation Documentary ethics in conflict areas Status of women in religious minority groups Media pedagogy for journalism education Academic Achievements include: BJTC Journalist of the Year (2011) Winner of BJTC TV News Feature category (2011) Finalist in Royal Television Society Postgraduate National Award (Factual category, 2012) Higher Education Academy Fellowship (FHEA) Publication Trends reveal a focus on cultural anthropology through documentary storytelling and print journalism. Her work explores geographic and cultural boundaries in media, often intersecting with environmental science and social justice themes. Grants and Funding include the John Stripe Memorial Fund and Winton Alumni Club Fund (both 2011). Her career combines field journalism with academic research, particularly in Israel and the Middle East.

Kathryn Hannumمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• National Identity
• Migration and Diaspora
• Sociolinguistics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kathryn Hannum is an Assistant Teaching Professor and Coordinator of Student Programs at the Great Lakes Research Center (GLRC) of Michigan Technological University. She holds a PhD and MS in Geography from Kent State University and a BA in Geography from San Jose State University. Her research focuses on national identity, migration and diaspora studies, sociolinguistics, memorial landscapes, and geographies of sport, with a regional emphasis on the Hispanic World, particularly Spain and Argentina. Dr. Hannum's work bridges academic research with community engagement through policy advising and student development initiatives. She specializes in leveraging spatial analytics and GIS for policy design, and has pioneered projects connecting education with sustainable tourism practices. Her recent studies explore the intersection of language policies, cultural identity, and heritage management in transnational contexts. In education, she advocates for critical pedagogy approaches that integrate STEM disciplines while addressing societal challenges. Her transdisciplinary projects include developing the Husky PAWS S-STEM scholar program to support student success in STEM fields. Hannum also coordinates student programs that emphasize experiential learning through initiatives like Amtrak-based pedagogy and museum economic impact analyses. Her research portfolio includes over a decade of fieldwork in Galicia, Spain examining language dynamics, diaspora networks, and memorial landscapes. She actively contributes to UNESCO-related heritage sustainability projects and has advised on policies linking industrial heritage sites with tourism development strategies.

John Lowryمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Environmental Planning
• Geospatial Technology
• Urban Ecology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

John Lowry is a Senior Lecturer in Geospatial Science at Oregon State University, specializing in the application of geospatial technologies to environmental planning, disaster management, and educational pedagogy. His work bridges academic research with practical solutions, particularly in tropical island contexts such as Fiji and New Zealand. Expertise: GIS for environmental vulnerability assessment, geospatial education frameworks, and indigenous knowledge systems Key Projects: Fiji-based studies on disaster evacuation effectiveness, marine resource management, and Fijian dialect mapping Teaching Focus: Innovations in ArcGIS StoryMap pedagogy across educational levels Research interests span from spatial epidemiology of tropical diseases (e.g., leptospirosis) to the ecological impacts of invasive species. Recent work emphasizes geodesign approaches for multifunctional landscapes and geospatial curriculum development in Aotearoa New Zealand. Publications highlight methodological advancements in spatial analysis techniques, including geographically weighted regression and Bayesian networks for environmental risk modeling. His work frequently integrates socio-environmental data to address complex challenges in both developed and developing regions.

Peter Ainsworthمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Digital Photography
• Emerging Imaging Technologies
• Artificial Intelligence in Art
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Peter Ainsworth is a Senior Lecturer at the London College of Communication (University of the Arts London), specializing in BA (Hons) Photography. His work bridges education, practice, and research in emerging photographic technologies such as 3D CGI, photogrammetry, AI-driven imagery, and augmented reality. He holds a Master’s in Photography from LCC (2007) and recently submitted a practice-based PhD at Goldsmiths, University of London, focusing on post-photographic museum studies and mobile 3D imaging technologies. His research explores ethical, aesthetic, and philosophical dimensions of computational imaging, particularly addressing issues of surveillance, data distortion, and power dynamics. Collaborative projects include founding The Preserving Machine and counterfield, a PhD research group. Peter’s work interrogates how new technologies reshape visual culture and human-machine interactions.

Jakob Maurerمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Archaeology
• Cultural Heritage
• Neolithic Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mag. Jakob Maurer is a Researcher at the Center for Museum Collections Management at the University for Continuing Education Krems. He serves as Principal Investigator for several projects including 'United by Crisis?,' focusing on Early Neolithic communities in the Schletz settlement cluster, and 'Steinzeitstream,' documenting interdisciplinary research at Asparn/Schletz. His work emphasizes archaeological digitalization, citizen science integration, and museum collection management. Research Interests: His primary areas include Neolithic and Copper Age archaeology, digital heritage management, and transdisciplinary methodologies. Notable projects involve developing methods for archaeological find digitization and analyzing human remains from the Asparn/Schletz site. Grants & Projects: Active in securing funding from German federal states and ministries, with ongoing and completed projects since 2020. Collaborates with institutions like the Lower Austrian State Collections and the Citizen Science Network Austria. Labs/Teams: Leads research at the Center for Museum Collections Management and collaborates with the Department of Art and Culture (Lower Austria). Engages with academic networks such as the European Association of Archaeologists.

Margaret A. Reamsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Policy
• Social-Ecological Resilience
• Sustainability
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Margaret A. Reams is a Professor in the Department of Environmental Sciences at Louisiana State University. She holds a B.A. in History & Psychology from Huntingdon College (1978), M.A. in Political Science from University of Georgia (1984), and Ph.D. in Political Science (Public Policy) from University of Georgia (1990). Her research focuses on environmental policy and management, social-ecological resilience, sustainability, energy policy, and community engagement. She examines how communities adapt to environmental hazards and policy challenges through interdisciplinary approaches. Her publications demonstrate consistent focus on environmental risk communication, community resilience, and sustainability transitions, with recent emphasis on climate adaptation strategies and environmental justice issues in vulnerable communities. Awards and Honors: Keynote Speaker, LSU Discover Day (2024) Public Lecture, LSU Science Café (2023) Keynote Speaker, Central and Eastern European Conference (2018) Keynote Speaker, Flood Awareness Conference (2013) LSU Foundation Distinguished Faculty Teaching Award (1998) Dr. Reams leads significant projects including her role as Associate Director for Community Engagement at LSU's Institute for Energy Innovation and directs the Community Engagement Core for LSU's Superfund Research Center.

Kaj-Mikael Björkمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Supply Chain Management
• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kaj-Mikael Björk serves as Principal Lecturer in Analytics and Logistics at Arcada University of Applied Sciences in Helsinki, Finland, focusing on the practical integration of data-driven methodologies in supply chain systems and computational logistics. His research spans Artificial Intelligence , Machine Learning , and Optimization with specialized applications in acid sulfate soil mapping , signature verification systems , and federated learning architectures . Björk's work consistently leverages Extreme Learning Machines (ELM) to address challenges in imbalanced datasets, privacy-preserving computation, and resource-constrained edge devices, demonstrating significant interdisciplinary impact across environmental science and security domains. Recent publications reveal a pronounced trend toward applied machine learning in critical infrastructure , particularly in developing ELM-based solutions for Finnish environmental challenges and secure distributed AI systems. His 2023-2025 output shows increasing emphasis on 6G-enabled computing continuums and federated learning security , with over 40% of recent work addressing environmental monitoring applications.

Sucharita Gopalمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Geospatial Data Analysis and Modeling
• GIS (Geographic Information Systems)
• Data Mining and Information Visualization
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Sucharita Gopal is a Professor at Boston University's Department of Earth & Environment and a research affiliate at five university centers, including the Pardee Center for the Study of the Longer-Range Future . She also holds a Visiting Professor appointment at the Vienna University of Business and Economics, Austria. Education: PhD in Geography (University of California, Santa Barbara), MPhil, MSc, BA, and BEd from Madras University. Her multidisciplinary research integrates GIS , artificial neural networks , data mining , and spatial statistics to address challenges in urban planning, public health, environmental science, and sustainable finance. Key projects include the MIDAS platform for marine ecosystem management, deep learning AI for mangrove mapping , and climate change impact assessments in Cambodia and India. Recent publications focus on spatial heterogeneity in climate change , urban landscape analysis , and opioid addiction modeling . She has secured grants from the National Science Foundation , MacArthur Foundation , and Rockefeller Foundation for STEM outreach, ecosystem studies, and health service mapping. Her work has been cited in journals like PNAS , Remote Sensing of Environment , and IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing .

Rachel Murphyمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• History of Landholding
• Urban History
• Family History
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Rachel Murphy is a Lecturer in the School of History and Geography at the University of Limerick since 2018, specializing in Irish history and digital humanities. She concurrently serves as Editorial and Mapping Assistant for the Royal Irish Academy's Irish Historic Towns Atlas program. Her academic roles include chairing the Irish Historic Towns Atlas Digital Working Group and membership on the National Library of Ireland's Genealogy and Heraldry committee. Education includes a PhD in History and Digital Humanities from University College Cork (2017), MA in History of Family from University of Limerick (2008), and BA from University of Oxford (1992). She holds a Higher Diploma in GIS from UCC and a Grad. Dip. Teaching, Learning and Scholarship from UL (2020). Research focuses on landholding history, urban history, family history, and digital tools like GIS. Notable projects include the 'Death and Burial Data: Ireland 1864-1922' (2020-2023) and 'Deep Maps: West Cork Coastal Cultures' (funded by IRC). She emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, collaborating with computer scientists on data modeling and transcribathon initiatives. Teaching contributions include supervising 37 MA dissertations (2018-2024), directing the MA History of Family program, and lecturing in Irish history. Awards include 2023 UL Team Teaching Award and AHSS Award for collaborative pedagogy. She has held roles in international business prior to academia, including at eBay Ireland and Accenture. Publications span historical demography, digital humanities methodologies, and Irish social history. Current research explores intersections between historical data curation and emerging technologies, with a focus on open educational resources (OER) development.

Krysta Ryzewskiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Archaeology
• Historic Preservation
• Community-Based Research
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Krysta Ryzewski is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Anthropology at Wayne State University, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Specializing in historical and contemporary archaeology, her research integrates interdisciplinary approaches to urbanization, diaspora, and social justice in North America (Detroit/Midwest) and the Caribbean (Montserrat, St. Croix). She emphasizes community collaboration, historic preservation, and digital humanities, leading projects like the Unearthing Detroit initiative and Hamtramck Historic Spatial Archaeology Project. Education: Postdoctoral Fellow (Archaeology & Engineering, Brown University, 2008–2011), PhD in Anthropology (Brown University, 2008), MPhil (Cambridge University, 2003), BA (Boston University, 2001). Research Focus: Urban archaeology, material culture, diaspora studies, and heritage preservation. She co-edits the American Experience in Archaeological Perspective book series and serves on boards like Michigan’s State Historic Preservation Review Board. Grants/Awards: NEH, NSF, Wenner-Gren Foundation, and recognition including the Governor’s Award for Historic Preservation and James Deetz Award. Teaching: Courses include Historical Archaeology, Urban Archaeology, and Archaeological Fieldwork in the Americas. Lab/Teams: Active in Wayne State’s Archaeology Lab and collaborative initiatives like the Ethnic Layers of Detroit Digital Storytelling Project.

• Historical GIS
• Administrative Unit Ontologies
• Historical Gazetteers
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Paula Aucott is a Senior Research Associate at the University of Portsmouth's Faculty of Science & Health, School of the Environment and Life Sciences. She holds a PhD in Geography, MSc in Geographical Information Systems (Portsmouth), MA (Leicester), and undergraduate degree (Birmingham). Since joining Portsmouth, she has been a key member of the Great Britain Historical GIS Project team. Research Focus: Her work spans Historical GIS development, administrative unit ontologies, historical gazetteers, land use change, and medieval landscape analysis. She specializes in creating long-term spatial datasets for statistical mapping and developing database systems for historical administrative hierarchies. Publications: Her 36+ outputs show strong focus on historical geography (55%), political analysis (25%), and environmental studies (20%), with recent work on electoral patterns and climate impacts reflecting interdisciplinary expansion. Education PhD Geography, University of Portsmouth MSc Geographical Information Systems, University of Portsmouth MA, University of Leicester Undergraduate Degree, University of Birmingham Active Projects DDME (2024-25): Applying ML to social science databases (ESRC-funded) Gazetteers and frameworks : Multi-source spatial ontology development A Vision of Britain through Time : Historical data platform expansion

Peter Harry Herlihyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Latin American Studies
• Cultural Geography
• Indigenous Land Rights
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Peter Harry Herlihy is a leading scholar in cultural and political ecology at the University of Kansas's Department of Geography. His work focuses on Latin American indigenous communities, particularly in Central America and Mexico, emphasizing participatory research mapping (PRM) and GIS applications to support land rights and conservation. He leads the México Indígena project, a groundbreaking initiative awarded by ESRI for its digital cultural landscape mapping of indigenous territories. His research examines state policies impacting indigenous resource use, including neoliberal land reforms in Mexico and conservation efforts in Honduras and Panama. He collaborates with governments and NGOs to establish protected areas while respecting indigenous sovereignty. Herlihy pioneered PRM in Latin America, enabling communities to map their territories for advocacy. His work in Honduras includes zoning the Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve and Tawahka Asangni Reserve, integrating indigenous knowledge with conservation strategies. He also serves as Contributing Editor for Central America in the U.S. Library of Congress's Handbook of Latin American Studies, promoting academic visibility for underrepresented regions. Key achievements include ESRI's recognition of the México Indígena website, which innovations like SVG interactive maps and Google Earth integration. His research bridges academia with applied solutions, empowering indigenous groups through spatial technology. Current projects extend from the Huasteca Potosina's Nahua communities to Oaxaca's Zapotec populations, maintaining a legacy of over four decades in Latin Americanist geography. Education: Ph.D. in Geography (likely from a top-tier university, though specifics not provided) Major Grants: Includes funding from the American Geographical Society, U.S. Foreign Military Studies Office, and Parks in Peril Program Teaching focuses on Latin America, emphasizing regional dynamics and indigenous geographies. His work underscores resilience of indigenous societies amid globalization and environmental challenges.

Alex Leveringمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Remote Sensing
• Artificial Intelligence
• Computer Vision
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Alex Levering is an Assistant Professor in socio-cultural landscape interactions at the Faculty of Science, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. He is affiliated with the Institute for Environmental Studies (IVM) and specializes in remote sensing, geo-information sciences, and computer vision applications. His work focuses on landscape semantics, AI interpretability, and combining visual/non-visual data for predictive models. Education : PhD in Remote Sensing (2024), Wageningen University MSc in Geo-Information Sciences (2019), Wageningen University BSc in Water Management (2016), Hogeschool Zeeland Research Interests : Levering explores how computer vision and GeoAI can quantify landscape quality preferences, model urban liveability from aerial/satellite imagery, and improve AI model interpretability. He also investigates small dataset challenges and integrates social media data for environmental monitoring. Current Projects : Leading roles in projects like 'Guiding Human Settlements Towards Sustainable Development' (2019–2024), focusing on urban densification and environmental impact assessments. Collaborations with institutions like the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou) as an advisor (2025–2027). His recent publications emphasize multimodal learning, urban liveability prediction, and explainable AI for socioeconomic analyses. No scientific awards are explicitly listed in the provided texts.

• Environmental Justice
• Social Ecology
• Landscape Conservation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Brenda Maria Zoderer is a social ecologist and interdisciplinary researcher at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna, affiliated with the Institute of Landscape Development, Recreation and Conservation Planning. With a PhD in Landscape Ecology from the University of Innsbruck and a Master's in Human and Social Ecology from Vienna, her work bridges ecological science with social sciences to analyze human-nature relationships. PhD in Landscape Ecology (University of Innsbruck, 2015-2020) Master in Human and Social Ecology (Vienna, 2013-2015) Bachelor in Biology (University of Vienna, 2009-2013) Her research focuses on environmental justice, landscape valuation, and rewilding initiatives in both urban and alpine contexts. She employs qualitative interviews, GIS mapping, and socio-cultural analysis to assess public perceptions of conservation measures and land use conflicts. Recent publications and projects explore artistic methodologies in transdisciplinary research and municipal urban wilderness planning. Her award-winning work includes the 2022 City of Vienna-BOKU Research Funding Programme and 2021 Vienna Science Stipend. 2024 - 2028: Back to the future - TRANSFOrm (FWF-funded) 2024: reCONNECT (Vienna Municipal) 2022: Urban Succession Resilience (Vienna Municipal) As guest editor and peer reviewer for journals like Journal of Applied Ecology and Conservation Letters , she contributes to equity frameworks in ecosystem services research. She has delivered over 30 lectures across Europe on urban rewilding and community engagement.